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Spring Commencement: June 10, 1949, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from June 10, 1949.

June 1949, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

June 1949 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 24, Number 12

Alexander Mckenzie, Boss Of North Dakota 1883-1906, Kenneth J. Carey

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Vocational Interest Inventories, Frank Louis Thomas

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Letter From Representative Burdick To Gerhard Stenerson Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, May 29, 1949, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 29, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Van Hook Farmers Union secretary Gerhard Stenerson concerns the pool level of Garrison Dam. Burdick writes that his office received the Van Hook Farmers Union resolution dated May 3 and he and US Representative William Lemke are doing all they can to get the pool level down to 1,830. Burdick adds that hearings have been completed on his bill to cancel seed and feed loans and that the commodity credit corporation storage program is tied up in US Congress.

Providing For The Ratification By Congress Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Certain Indian Lands By The United States From The Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold Reservation, N. Dak., United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This report, dated May 9, 1949, also know as United States House of Representatives Report 544, was written by the Committee on Public Lands to accompany US House Joint Resolution 33 "providing for the ratification by Congress of a contract for the purchase of certain Indian lands by the United States from the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation,N. Dak., and for other related purposes." In this report, the Committe recommends passage with a number of amendments detailed in the report.

See also:

US House Joint Resolution 33

US House Report 605

Public Law 437

Letter From Representative Burdick To W.S. Davidson Regarding Retaining Kingman Brewster As A Lawyer, May 6, 1949, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter dated May 6, 1949, from the United States Representative Usher Burdick to W.S. Davidson, states that the lawyer Kingman Brewster has “become very much interested in the Williston case and he thinks that he has pull enough to get the Army Engineers to pull in their horns and build the dam with a reservoir of 17 million acre-feet as the law provides.” Burdick writes that he believes it would be a good investment to take a chance and retain Brewster’s service as an attorney, adding that he has discussed the matter with Harry Polk and Polk believes it …

Letter From Representative Burdick To William Murray Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, May 3, 1949, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 3, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to attorney William S. Murray is a reply to a letter from Murray regarding the pool level of Garrison Dam. Burdick states that he will respond with facts rather than conclusions, and goes through a series of claims Murray makes in his letter, explaining why he believes them to be misinformed. Burdick then outlines his conclusions from the facts mentioned relative to Murray's claims. These conclusions support a pool height of 1,830 feet as provided for by law. Some of the reasons listed include that a pool …

May 1949, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

May 1949 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 24, Number 11

Motion Pictures And Filmstrips In Northwestern Minnesota High Schools, Paul Solberg

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Hearings Before The Subcommittee On Indian Affairs Of The Committee On Public Lands House Of Representatives Eighty-First Congress First Session On H.J. Res. 33 Providing For The Ratification By Congress Of The Contract To Purchase Indian Lands By The United States From The Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold, North Dakota, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This publication, dated April 29 and 30, May 2 and 3, 1949, printed for the use of the United States (US) House of Representatives Committee on Public Lands, contains the full text of US House of Representatives Joint Resolution 33, followed by a transcript of the hearings held on April 29 and 30, and May 2 and 3, 1949 before the US House Committee on Public Lands.

US House Joint Resolution 33, sponsored by North Dakota Senator William Lemke, was an attempt to add $9.5 million to the original $5,105,625 provided in United States Public Law 296 as compensation for …

Letter From U.S. Representative Usher L. Burdick To Audrey Twilling Regarding Relocation Costs, April 29, 1949, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 29, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Audrey Twilling of Elbowoods, North Dakota, concerns relocation costs for people living in Elbowoods. Burdick writes that, in his opinion, the US Army Core of Engineers is not being reasonable with people in the area and that these people deserve compensation for their relocation costs. He goes on to write that he will do what he can, but suggests that US Representative William Lemke is in a better position to help due to his position the US House of Representatives Committee Public Lands.

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Letter …

Letter From Us Representative Usher L. Burdick To Hal Simon Regarding Relocation Costs, April 29, 1949, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 29, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Hal Simon of Elbowoods, North Dakota, concerns relocation costs for people living in Elbowoods. Burdick writes that, in his opinion, the US Army Core of Engineers is not being reasonable with people in the area and that these people deserve compensation for their relocation costs. He goes on to write that he will do what he can, but suggests that US Representative William Lemke is in a better position to help due to his position the US House of Representatives Committee Public Lands.

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Letter …

Letter From Senator Langer To Representative Burdick Regarding Presentation On Garrison Dam, April 29, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated April 29, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Representative Usher Burdick makes reference to a brief Burdick filed with the Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Civil Functions of the Army Engineers, regarding the construction of the Garrison Dam.

In this letter, Langer praises Burdick's brief as a "wonderful piece of work" and congratulates Burdick on a "fine presentation thereof."

There is a handwritten notation at the bottom of the page that reads, "C. J. Barry called for brief March 6, 53_ sent to him for Mr. Burdick. Dfg_"

Letter From Kenneth C. Royall To Representative Burdick Regarding General Pick, April 16, 1949, Kenneth C. Royall

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter dated April 16, 1949, from Secretary of the United States (US) Army Kenneth C. Royall to US Representative Usher Burdick, replies to questions posed by Burdick regarding the work of the Army Corps of Engineers and of Chief Engineer General Pick. Royall defends the quality of Pick's work, including work done on the Ledo Road/Stilwell Road, Garrison Dam, and Fort Peck Dam.

Handwritten notes on the letter read "Garrison Dam" and "#8."

Letter From John Provinse To Senator Langer Regarding A Memorandum About The Garrison Dam-Fort Berthold Settlement, April 15, 1949, John Provinse

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 15, 1949, from Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Provinse to United States (US) Senator William Langer, encloses a memorandum on the “the Fort Berthold-Garrison Dam settlement.” The letter states that the enclosed memorandum “will be made part of the official report on the bill which is now being cleared through the Secretary’s office.” It concludes by informing Langer the hearing on the bill will be started before the US House subcommittee on April 29, 1949. The mentioned memorandum is not included in the letter.

The letter contains the handwritten annotation, “Garrison Dam.”

Supplemental Brief Of Honorable Usher L. Burdick, Congressman From North Dakota, Concerning The Legal Authority For The Building Of The Garrison Dam At Garrison, North Dakota, April 13, 1949, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This brief dated April 13, 1949, by United States House Representative Usher Burdick, disputes the legal authority of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to build the Garrison Dam to a higher level. This copy of the brief was filed with the Subcommittee of the House Appropriation Committee on Civil Functions of the Army Engineers on March 10, 1953. Burdick notes the original limitation on the pool level of the Garrison Dam reservoir of 1830 feet and challenges the Corps of Engineers' authority to build it to a level of 1850 feet. Burdick mentions the potential damage the higher …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Jerry Crouse Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, April 5, 1949, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 5, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Jerry Crouse concerns the effects of the Garrison Dam pool level. Burdick writes that he remembers hunting deer on Crouse's land, and goes on to say that Crouse should sell that land for the best deal that he can get since the vote to prohibit any land purchases over 1,830 feet failed to pass by 9 votes. Burdick adds that Langer and Young are trying to pass a similar bill in the US Senate.

R.O.C. Messenger: April 1949, Republican Organizing Committee

North Dakota Politics - Publications

April 1949. Published by the Republican Organizing Committee, this issue of the "R.O.C. Messenger" consists of 4 pages of text. Volume 2, Number 3 (although this numbering is incorrect)

April 1949, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

April 1949 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 24, Number 10

Letter From Representative Burdick To Mrs. Albert Winge Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, March 30, 1949, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated March 30, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Mrs. A. N. Winge concerns the pool level of Garrison Dam. The letter acknowledges Winge's previous letter. It then states that the previous day, an amendment that would have forbade the US Army Engineers from purchasing land above the 1,830 foot level was defeated in the US House. The letter then states that Burdick has no trust in the US Army Engineers and that he believes US Representative William Lemke and US Senator William Langer feel the same way and that, though they are outnumbered, they …

Excerpt From Congressional Record: "Army Engineers Exceeding Their Authority In Garrison Land Purchases," Speech By Representative Burdick, March 24, 1949, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This excerpt from the United States (US) Congressional Record contains a speech dated March 24, 1949, by US Representative Usher Burdick in the House of Representatives, arguing that the United States Army Corps of Engineers is overstepping its legal authority by purchasing additional land to raise the pool level of the Garrison Dam. The excerpt also includes comments and rebuttals from US Representatives Louis Rabaut and Ivor Fenton.

Letter From Representive Burdick To Joseph Wick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, March 23, 1949, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated March 23, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Joseph Wicks concerns the pool level of Garrison Dam. The letter states that Burdick has attached copies of Mr. Case's bill and that Burdick is doing all he can to stop the US Army Engineers from building a high dam at Garrison.

R.O.C. Messenger: March 1949, Republican Organizing Committee

North Dakota Politics - Publications

March 1949. Published by the Republican Organizing Committee, this issue of the "R.O.C. Messenger" consists of 8 pages of text. Volume 2, Number 2 (although this is incorrect numbering)

March 1949, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

March 1949 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 24, Number 9

February 1949, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

February 1949 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 24, Number 8

Letter From William Lemke To Representative Burdick Regarding The Introduction Of Bill To Limit Pool Level Of Garrison Reservoir, January 25, 1949, William Lemke

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter dated January 25, 1949 from William Lemke to United States (US) Representative Usher L. Burdick informs him of his introduction of a bill to limit the pool level of the Garrison Reservoir and includes a draft of the bill.

January 22, 1949, Vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the January 22, 1949, hockey game versus the University of Minnesota.

January 21, 1949, Vs. The University Of Minnesota, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

January 21, 1949, program for the game vs. the University of Minnesota.

January 1949, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

January 1949 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 24, Number 7